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Homeopathic Treatment of Hemorrhoids

By Neepa Sevak

An embarrassing condition that makes sitting uncomfortable, hemorrhoids, also known as piles, is an extremely common ailment that people suffer from these days. Hemorrhoids are swollen veins in the rectum or anus, an opening through which stool passes. Hemorrhoids can be of two types: internal and external.

Internal hemorrhoids occur higher up in the anal canal and are not noticeable to the eye until they droop. They are graded according to their position. Bleeding is the only symptom of internal hemorrhoids.

Types of Hemorrhoids

First-degree or grade 1 piles are small swellings on the inside lining of the anal canal. They cannot be seen or felt from outside the anus.

Second-degree or grade 2 piles are larger and suspend from the anus during a bowel movement, but return inside afterwards by themselves.

Third-degree or grade 3 piles are similar to grade 2 but exit inside only when pushed back with a finger.

Fourth-degree or grade 4 piles permanently suspend from the anus and cannot be forced back inside.

External Hemorrhoids is a small lump that develops on the outside edge of the anus. They are less common than internal hemorrhoids.

Causes of Hemorrhoids

Constipation

Straining to have a bowel movement

Diarrhea for a long time

Increased pressure on rectal or anal veins during pregnancy and childbirth.

Heavy weight lifting

Obesity

Inadequate exercise and a sedentary lifestyle.

Fluid collection in the abdomen

Tumors in the pelvis

Symptoms of Hemorrhoids

Anal itching and burning

Pain

Blood in stool

Feeling of a lump in the anus or hanging outside the anus

Homeopathic Approach to Hemorrhoids

Homeopathy provides rapid relief for the pain and discomfort of hemorrhoids. Homeopathic remedies have astringent, anti-inflammatory, pain relieving and laxative properties. Homeopathic remedies not only control bleeding, itching, pain and soothe internal or external inflamed tissues but will actually eliminate Hemorrhoids completely. Homeopathy provides an inexpensive, safe, natural, noninvasive and more curative approach for hemorrhoids and can also be used in pregnant women. Constitutional homeopathic treatment under the supervision of an experienced homeopathic practitioner can enhance the strength and tone of the rectal and anal veins facilitating a person to avoid surgery and also overcome the tendency towards hemorrhoids by treating the constipation and also healing the wound on the rectal veins. Self Care Measures for Hemorrhoids